How do I request a book?

Answer

How to request a book can be found here: 

  • Sign into Findit with your USW credentials. 

  • Find the book you’d like to request and click on the title link. 

  • Click on Place an item request 

  • Select your Pickup location 

  • Click on Send Request. 

  • When the reservation has been processed, we’ll notify you via email. 

  • We aim to process requests within two working days if the requested book is available at the collection site.Due to current campus delivery arrangements, books transferred between campuses may take up to a week to be processed.  

  • If the book is on loan, it will be recalled for you and processed when returned. 

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  • Last Updated Feb 13, 2026
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